A New Era in
Critical Communications
ETELM Introduction
• Manufacturer of Mission Critical Communications Infrastructure
• Private Company with Head Office in Paris, France
• Communications Technology Manufacturer for over 30 years
• Systems installed in more than 40 Countries Worldwide
• Supply to Network Operators, Manufacturers and Integrators
• Innovation in Communications Technology
– Launch of the e-TBS which is the only TETRA base station directly
integrated into an LTE/4G public or private network
Mission Critical Communications – Technical Challenges
• Need to Retain Existing Mission Critical Services – Voice + Data
• Requirement for Mobile Broadband Data
• High Security Encryption
• System Autonomy & Administrative Control
• Frequency Spectrum Availability ?
• Coverage Requirements ?
• Risk Management – Evolution
• Futureproof Technology
Own Private System or Network Operator Service?
Private System
Network Operator Service
• Frequency Spectrum ?
• Security Concerns
• Equipment Costs
• Reliability Concerns
• Installation & Maintenance
• Priority Services ?
• Large Investment in Backhaul
• No Frequency Issues
• Replacement of Subscriber Equipment • Coverage Requirements
• Obsolesence
• Continuous Update
e-TBS Solution: Fully Converged TETRA + LTE
• Merger of Private TETRA + Operator LTE
• Direct S1 Interface to LTE Core
• e-TBS is a TETRA eNodeB
• Seamless Mobility Management of TETRA Subscribers
• Virtual Private Networking of Services
• Retain TETRA Frequencies & Services
• Low Risk Implementation of 4G Data Services
• Solution Available Now
e-TBS: Direct S1 Connection to LTE Core same as eNodeB
TETRA
NMS
S1
eNodeB
LTE
LTE
NETWORK
LTE
NMS
e-TBS: SEAMLESS Communications between User Equipments
Distributed Mobility Management
TETRA
API
S1
Direct
communications
Between
LTE & TETRA
Subscribers
LTE
NETWORK
TETRA ISSI
+
LTE NMI
TETRA ISSI
+
LTE NMI
eNodeB
LTE
S1
LTE
API
e-TBS: Single Site: eTBS + eNodeB
TETRA
NMS
eNodeB
LTE
X2
S1
LTE
NETWORK
S1
LTE
NMS
eNodeB
LTE
eTBS: Integrate Existing Backhaul to LTE Core
The existing link network may be
integrated into the LTE backbone
S1
EXISTING LINK
NETWORK
S1
LTE
eNodeB
S1
LTE
NETWORK
eTBS: Retain Existing Dispatcher Centres
Direct access to TETRA API
S1
TETRA
API
LTE
NETWORK
TETRA Subscribers
eNodeB
LTE
LTE Subscribers
S1
LTE
API
e-TBS: Integrate with LTE Applications – i.e. Call Billing
TETRA
API
S1
LTE
NETWORK
TETRA Subscribers
eNODEB
LTE
S1
LTE
API
User Advantages of e-TBS
• Fully Integrated Mission Critical Voice + Broadband Data
• Direct connect TETRA over LTE – NO Gateways
• Open Standard – Non Proprietary
• Retain : All Existing TETRA Subscribers
Control Centre Applications
Backhaul Networks
TETRA Frequency Spectrum
• Virtual Private Networks – Critical & Non-Critical Functionality
• Distinct Network Administration & Accountability
Network Operator Advantages of e-TBS
• MERGE Commercial & Mission Critical Technologies
• Clear Responsibilities between TETRA & LTE Services
• Integrate existing Link Networks to expand LTE Backhaul
• Retain Existing TETRA Frequency Allocations
• Rapid Deployment of TETRA with Virtual Private Networking
• Benefit from wider coverage of TETRA sites
e-TBS Conclusions – The 6 i’s
• Industry 1st - Direct Integration without Gateways
• Innovation – Seamless TETRA and LTE Communications
• Interoperability – Mission Critical & High Speed Mobile Data
• Inclusive – Solution that works for Users & Network Operators
• Investment – Migration to New Technology at Low Risk
• Immediate – Solution for bringing LTE to Critical Users TODAY
THANK YOU….ANY QUESTIONS
ETELM : Booth 46
www.e-TBS.com
Email: paul.ward@etelm.fr